Samantha Fish, the genre-defying blues-rock powerhouse, has released her electrifying rendition of the Screamin’ Jay Hawkins classic “I Put A Spell on You.” Known for her fiery guitar playing and soulful vocals, Fish breathes new life into the iconic track, infusing it with her signature edge and raw emotion. “I’ve always loved how intense and theatrical this song is,” Fish shares. “It gave me the perfect opportunity to dig into my sound’s darker, more haunting side.”
Following this release, Fish embarks on a European tour across the UK, Germany, and Holland, further showcasing her mastery of live performances. Fish has just wrapped up the Experience Hendrix tour, where she shared the stage with blues legends like Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Eric Johnson, and Christone “Kingfish” Ingram. In November, she will headline the Ruf Records 30th Anniversary Tour, celebrating the label’s pivotal role in shaping modern blues.
For Fish, live performances are where her music truly comes to life. “Making albums is one of my favorite things to do; it’s a chance to reinvent myself and my sound,” she says. “But the stage is where we bring the songs to life. I feel I connect the most with my audience from the stage.” Fish contains; “The original is by Screamin’ Jay Hawkins and is amazing. Tab Benoit has a great version of the song as well. I have been performing that song for as long as I can remember. It’s just a crowd-pleaser. I’ll take it out of the set occasionally, sometimes for a couple of years, but people resonate with our live version. There has been a demand to bring it back many times. It’s timeless and lends itself to digging deep in an emotional way.
“I Put A Spell on You” comes hot on the heels of Fish’s recent three-song EP, which featured reimagined versions of fan favorites “Faster,” “Crowd Control,” and “Better Be Lonely.” While studio work allows her to reinvent herself, Fish insists, “the stage is where the real magic happens. I connect with the audience in a way that transforms the music into something alive.”
